Mittwoch, 19. Juli 2017

«Greek» State recognizes Ethnic Hellenic Religion

Yesterday (on April 9) the Secretary of the Supreme council of ethnic Hellenes (YSEE) announced that after more than twenty years of struggle, the
Greek state has finally recognized the Hellenic Religion as a «known
religion» according to paragraph 17 – the only form of recognition for a
religion in Greece. The mentioned paragraph includes the permission to
build a temple as well as the right of «public exercise» of any
recognized religion. The recognition of Hellenic Religion as a «known
religion» is only the first step towards a general recognition of
Hellenism. Now the YSEE at Athens is still waiting for recognition as a
religious statutory body in Greece. The Supreme council of ethnic Hellenes will approach the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg if the state leaves them no other choice, said its Secretary.